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Jay Pharoah Biography

Birth Name:Jared Antonio Farrow

Birth Place:Chesapeake, Virginia, United States

Profession Actor, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Studied business at Virginia Commonwealth University
  • After hearing his first impression of Gilbert Gottfried's "Aladdin" character Iago, his father placed him in a talent contest at only six-years-old
  • Began professionally performing stand-up at clubs at 15-years-old
  • Quote: "I did impressions when I was little ․․․ I didn't have no friends, so I made them up!"
  • Gained widespread prominence after joining "Saturday Night Live" in 2010 for the show's 36th season